Does uterine fibroids require surgical treatment? What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?

Surgery is used for more serious diseases, and if it is a mild disease, surgery is not needed. Uterine fibroids can be treated with surgery, so how many cases of uterine fibroids require surgery?

Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyoma, are the most common benign tumors of the female genitalia. Most are asymptomatic, with a few showing vaginal bleeding, abdominal masses, and compression symptoms. If the pedicle is twisted or other conditions occur, it can cause pain, which is common in multiple uterine fibroids. How big does a uterine fibroid need to be for surgical treatment?

Whether to treat depends on the location of the uterine fibroids and whether they cause symptoms. If there are symptoms, even if it is small, 1 cm in diameter, it should be treated; if there are no symptoms, 5 cm does not need to be treated. Whether surgery is needed depends not only on the size, but also on the location, number and nature of the fibroid growth, as well as on age and fertility requirements. Comprehensive analysis can determine whether surgery is needed and which surgery is more appropriate.

Generally speaking, uterine fibroids without any symptoms are larger than 3cm in diameter. Due to the poor effect of drug treatment, if the patient is close to menopause, regular observation can be performed for a period of time, but as long as the tumor continues to grow, surgical treatment should be performed; patients with 3cm fibroids who are more than 5 years away from menopause should consider surgical treatment; patients with tumors smaller than 3cm should be observed and no drug treatment is needed; during the observation process, if the tumor grows too fast or symptoms occur, surgical treatment should be considered.

The above is an introduction to surgical treatment of uterine fibroids. If treatment is required, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital as soon as possible to avoid worsening of the condition.